Question:
I’ve just purchased my first pieces of Red Wing.The pattern is Tampico? 1955? I have a nice footed cake plate and it looks like a tall coffee server? Any idea what they would be worth if I ever sell them? I would appreciate any comments from you.  Thank you, Penny

Answer:
Penny, The earliest Tampico brochure in my collection is dated January 1956, but the pattern could well have been introduced in 1955.  Tampico was a good seller for Red Wing and production continued until the pottery closed in 1967. 
 
Tampico is the only dinnerware pattern used to decorate the footed cake plate.  The cake plate was also produced in several art pottery colors.  Value is around $50 in excellent condition.
 
The tall coffee server is more properly called a beverage server with cover.  Its value is in the range of $70 to $120 in excellent condition.
 
Larry